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Tea

Referring to any beverage made by the infusion in hot water of the dried and prepared leaves of the Camellia sinensis shrub.

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Tea

Beverages; Tea

The processed leaves, or the infused beverage brewed from the processed leaves, of the Camellia sinensis plant.

Tea tree

Beverages; Tea

A tea bush or plant which has been allowed to return to its wild state and grow back into a tree.

Terai

Beverages; Tea

A North Indian tea growing district just below the Darjeeling district.

Afternoon tea

Beverages; Tea

The name given to the British meal taken mid-afternoon, comprising finger sandwiches, scones cakes and pastries accompanied by tea. The 7th Duchess of Bedford is reputed to have given birth to ...

Agony of the leaves

Beverages; Tea

The unfurling of tea leaves during steeping. Certain teas provide a spectacular show if steeped in a glass container.

Auction

Beverages; Tea

Sale of tea in an auction room on a stipulated date at a specific time. Tea auctions are held in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kenya and Malawi- these auctions only sell teas from their particular ...